The 2-Day Workshop
That Gets Founders
Funded in 90 Days
12TH COHORT | 2+ YEARS RUNNING | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
The winning entrepreneur workshop
Funding Hasn't Disappeared.
It's Concentrated.
$314B was invested in 2024. The question isn’t if money exists – it’s how to access it. $112B in fresh VC capital deployed in 2025. Smart founders with the right strategy are getting funded. The rules changed, but the money didn’t disappear. Learn the new playbook that gets you funded when others can’t.
The Money Is There
The Rules
Changed
Total startup funding deployed in 2024 – money flows to the right deals
Total startup funding deployed in 2024 – money flows to the right deals
Higher valuations for startups that understand PMF signals
Average LP check size – LPs are investing, but more selectively
Of 2023 fund capital already deployed – active investment continues
Active VC funds seeking deals – but only the right ones
The New
Investment Logic
- VCs have $112B to deploy - but only to startups that understand the new criteria
- LPs are investing bigger checks ($165K avg) - in funds that deliver returns
- 2,715 active funds are hunting for deals - the right deals
- Clear PMF signals now unlock 42% higher valuations
- Smart founders who adapt to new rules are getting funded while others wait
“Everyone said funding dried up. Shafaat showed us the $112B was still flowing – just to different signals. We repositioned our startup around what VCs now prioritize. Result: $4.2M Series A when our competitors couldn’t even get meetings. The money was always there, we just needed the right approach.”
Sarah Chen, Founder of FlowMetrics (Raised $4.2M Series A in Q2 2025)
The PMF-First Strategy
While others struggle, Shafaat decodes exactly what the 2,715 active VC funds are looking for. With $112B in fresh capital available, the question isn’t finding money – it’s positioning your startup to access it.
- Decode the PMF signals that unlock 42% higher valuations
- Position for the metrics VCs need to justify investments to LPs
- Access the $112B deployed by active funds using insider knowledge
- Navigate the new investment criteria that others miss
- Build exactly what the market rewards with capital
Median TVPI for 2017 VC vintage – your target multiple
Median net IRR VCs need to satisfy LP expectations
Speakers
High Five-Get (en)Rolling with Top 5 High Roller Entrepreneurs
SHAFAAT HASHMI
Chairman, Stalliongates Investments | Founder, Brandbeat Advertising & Communications
AMNA RAZZAQ
CEO Brandbeat Advertising
& Communications Global
LAUREN LAPOINTE
Managing Partner & COO, Brandbeat Global | Founder, Proscenium Events & Ovation | Chairman, IBDIA | Philanthropic & Corporate Etiquette Leader | World Champion, Competitive Ballroom Dance
MUSHTAQ UR REHMAN
Director at Prolific Accountants Ltd. UK
CLAIRE CATHAY
Co-Founder Global AI Collective CEO, Neon Juno UK
If you think a pitch deck will get you millions, remember: less than 1% get funded — and only 0.001% ever turn profitable.
01
One-On-One Strategy Consultation
A check-list of all the essential components of a perfect pitch, steps to be followed in the presentation as well as network building strategies.
02
Build Your Tribe
A check-list of all the essential components of a perfect pitch, steps to be followed in the presentation as well as network building strategies.
03
3 Months Mentorship
It’s not just about what you will learn in this workshop, it’s what we’ll do together – three months from now. A continued support and mentorship to ensure your success.
8 Modules
Beyond an MBA
Sales Strategy
Tech-stac Design
Brand Design & Go-to Market
Financial Management
Business Ideation
Business Operations
Investments & Fund Raising
Pitch Deck
Choose Your Path
- 0
Strategy Call
- 15-minute free assessment call
- Business goals evaluation
- Personalized feedback
- Actionable next steps
- 1,500
Private Session
- 60-minute exclusive strategy session
- Deep dive into your business idea
- Expert personalized advice
- Tailored action plan
- Focused highimpact guidance
- 2,500
Full Program
- Complete 2-day workshop
- All 8 business modules
- 3 months mentorship
- Network building
- Practical tools and frameworks
- Ongoing support